Friday, May 1, 2020

A look at ‘Zero-Textbook-Cost’ alternatives for community colleges - Lazaro Carranza and Alyssa Douglas, Elk Grove Citizen

Several Cosumnes River College professors expressed interest in expanding the college’s zero-textbook-cost offerings.  “Whatever we can do to make school more affordable, do it” said Lesley Gale, an English professor at Cosumnes River College. Her director reached out to her department to see if any professors were interested in teaching their courses without the need of books. Gale agreed to be a participant by using open education resources.

http://www.egcitizen.com/lifestyle/a-look-at-zero-textbook-cost-alternatives-for-community-colleges/article_7f3098fc-79b9-11ea-898d-9b8b093a7e31.html